Wood backed up catcher Heinie Peitz in Cincinnati in 1898-1900 before jumping to
the new American League in 1901. He then batted more than .290 in both his seasons
with Cleveland.
(ME)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»July 27, 1904:
The Tigers purchase C Monte Beville from the Highlanders to replace Bob Wood, who dislocated an elbow yesterday when he slipped trying to field a bunt against the A's (as noted by Lyle Spatz).